Child sex accused gets bail of R200 000

A German national accused of rape and facing eight sexually-related charges was granted bail of R200 000 in the Western Cape High Court last week, notes a Cape Times report. Andreas Wolf was denied bail at the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on 21 June. Judge Siraj Desai said the state presented cases outlining both the likelihood that the appellant would abscond and of him being a flight risk. ‘I do realise that this is an extremely difficult matter that deals with offences which are heinous and unacceptable to society. However, I can only refuse bail if there are facts,’ Desai said. Wolf is accused of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and exposing children to pornography. He allegedly penetrated an 11-year-old boy whom he coaxed to masturbate and perform acts of oral sex. Allegations emerged previously that Wolf had groomed the child to lure other children to his home, where he would have his way with them. Wolf is expected in court on 17 August.